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6.
Remove the shoulder screw that connects the height
control link to the left rear wheel bracket using a 3/8”
wrench. See Figure 4.41.
7.
Pivot the height control link forward, out of the way,
or remove it completely.
8.
Disconnect the clutch and speed control cables from
the transmission, as described in Chapter 3.
9.
Remove the drive belt from the transmission input
pulley, as described in Chapter 2. See Figure 4.42.
10.
Position the mower for easy access to the screws
that hold the lower axle bracket to the rear baffle.
See Figure 4.43.
11.
Remove the 5 screws that hold the lower transmis-
sion bracket to the rear baffle using a 3/8” wrench.
NOTE:
The two screws at each end of the lower axle
bracket secure spherical axle bearings to the rear
baffle.
Figure 4.41
Height adjuster
control link
Figure 4.42
Figure 4.43
Lower axle bracket
